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BV02 GPF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,171 mi
Last recorded160,171 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 GPF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 160,171 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 May 2018 160,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 183,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 183,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 143,392 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/s o/s sill deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 133,210 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 133,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jan 2015 133,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 115,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 113,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f road spring guard distorted

Fail 9 Jul 2012 107,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f road spring guard distorted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2011 102,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2010 95,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front coil spring retainer slightly bent

o/s front plastic underwing cover insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 84,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,806 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 75,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 67,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,610 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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BV02 GPF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV02 GPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV02 GPF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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